The Sporting L Word

As part of BBC Sport's LGBT+ History Month, Clare Balding looks at what it means to be a gay woman in sport. From the outing of high profile athletes in the 1980s through to today's younger stars, she'll reveal how women have adapted and changed as they try to reclaim the word 'Lesbian'.

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Standing on the Line

Standing on the Line

2019

The Male Gaze: Fleeting Glances

The Male Gaze: Fleeting Glances

2022

Man Made

Man Made

2018

Hurley

Hurley

2019

Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story

Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story

2017

Mike Parrow’s Journey: Coming Out as a Gay Athlete

Mike Parrow’s Journey: Coming Out as a Gay Athlete

2018

Race to Be Me

Race to Be Me

2022

Brittney Griner: Lifesize

2014

Alone in the Game

Alone in the Game

2018

Abby Head On

Abby Head On

2013

Three Colors and Other More

Three Colors and Other More

2018

In from the Side

In from the Side

2022

Not Knowing

Not Knowing

2019

The Male Gaze : French Connection

The Male Gaze : French Connection

2024

Headlock

Headlock

2020

Riley

Riley

2023

The Magical Son

The Magical Son

2022

Colours

Colours

2015

Pool Days

Pool Days

1993

Golden Delicious

Golden Delicious

2022